Brownley out of touch

During times of economic strife, funding a $24 billion high-speed rail initiative should seem foolish to any elected official with our state's best interests in mind.

Julia Brownley, however, felt that it was necessary for the state to invest in such frivolous spending measures at a time when billions are being cut from Medicare and education across the state.

Brownley firmly supported the $800 million per year high-speed rail measure in Central California, disregarding the fact that the rail system never passes through Ventura County.

Furthermore, Brownley voted to cut the "Healthy Families" program that provides healthcare to working poor families and their children. Brownley is clearly out of touch with the needs of Ventura County voters, and that is why I oppose her migrant candidacy for Congress.